Tim Nikolai Hoffmann

Prof. Dr. Tim Nikolai Hoffmann is a Professor of Geometry I at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding positions in both the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology and the Department of Mathematics. His academic career includes a Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (DFG), professorships at Kyushu University (Japan), and visiting roles at institutions in Jena, Munich, and Berlin.

His research focuses on discrete differential geometry and mathematical visualization, with applications in computational mathematics and geometric modeling. Notable contributions include work on discrete geodesic nets, developable surfaces, and minimal surface theory derived from combinatorial structures.

Scientific achievements include the Heisenberg Fellowship and publications in top-tier journals like ACM Transactions on Graphics and Annals of Mathematics. His work bridges theoretical geometry and computational methods, influencing fields such as computer graphics and geometric design.

• Education:
  • Doctorate (2000), Habilitation (2003)
  • Postdoctoral work at UMASS Amherst, USA
• Grants & Collaborations:
  • Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG)
  • Visiting Professorships at Kyushu University (ongoing)
• Labs/Teams: Active in TUM's Department of Mathematics research groups, including Discrete Differential Geometry and Scientific Computing.